Emerald Miles
Are you ready for the 2010 Emerald Miles 5K run/walk? The race will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Start training to get geared up for the 10th Annual race that directly benefits the services that the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati provides in our local communities.
The Emerald Miles website will give you all of the information that you need!
Emerald Miles is our annual 5K (3.10685 Miles) run/walk fundraiser. The race starts at Newport on the Levee, crosses over the Purple People Bridge, takes participants through Sawyer Point, along the Ohio River and back to Newport on the Levee. This year's event took place on Saturday, March 14, 2009. (Click here for a recap of the event.)
Emerald Miles takes place in March of every year and it is dedicated to the memory of Dennis Stemler. Dennis was an energetic, caring young adult who found joy in living. He never let life get him down, but always reached for the stars as he overcame the many struggles associated with epilepsy. He took part in the Epilepsy Foundation's Camp Dream Catcher and teen support group, was active in his high school and ran on both his school's cross country team and in this race. On February 24, 2004, Dennis died unexpectedly from a seizure. His death had a profound impact on the community and hundreds of family, friends and classmates joined together to honor Dennis by participating in this event.
We invite you to celebrate the lives of those with epilepsy by joining in this event. You can enter as an individual, start a team, join a team or sponsor a participant. You can also collect pledges to win great prizes.
Register Individually: To register as a 5K runner or walker, simply fill out a registration form and send it to our main office with your registration fee. Or, you can register on-line by going to our Emerald Miles website. All participants who pre-register (by 3/10/2010) receive a commemorative long-sleeve t-shirt along with refreshments, awards and door prizes after the event.
Start a Team/Join a Team: Friends of the agency have the opportunity to make a huge impact on those we serve by starting a team. Team captains encourage friends, family and co-workers to support a great cause. They can run/walk on behalf of the team or simply send in a donation to support a team. Either way, the Epilepsy Foundation benefits from the team's generosity and the captains have the chance to win great prizes. To start or join a team, go to our Emerald Miles website and follow team links.
Donate to Support the Event: Individuals, families or businesses can have a lasting effect upon the agency by donating to this event. These generous benefactors can remain anonymous or receive recognition for their contribution on the event flyers, webpage, t-shirts and more! Simply visit our Emerald Miles website and click on "donate". You can be rest assured that your gift will be put to wise use as we reach out to the community.
There will be a pre-registration pick up of race numbers and t-shirts, etc. at Fleet Feet (9525 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242) on Thursday, March 11th from 4:00-8:00PM. To participate, you must register by Tuesday, March 9th at 12:00 noon.
2009 Emerald Miles